2026 BBD to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 BBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the BBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 1169.0728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1059.3157.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.7571 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1129.9519 to the December average rate of 1148.6203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1169.0728 was down 19.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 1456.5736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
BBD to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1141.0016, compared to 1148.6203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.6187 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 96.5973 CDF (High: 1155.9131 / Low: 1059.3157). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.0728 CDF (High: 1169.0728 / Low: 1150.0000).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 15.0502 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 1157.6325) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1448.6140), the exchange rate shifted by -290.9815 (-20.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1159.4222 | 1075.9406 | 1129.9519 |
| February | 1155.9131 | 1059.3157 | 1127.0582 |
| March | 1158.0302 | 1084.1864 | 1136.7123 |
| April | 1169.0728 | 1150.0000 | 1157.6325 |
| May | 1160.0000 | 1134.6684 | 1142.5823 |
| June | 1160.4256 | 1133.7500 | 1152.0723 |
| July | 1155.3591 | 1129.0000 | 1148.6203 |